Student Employees

The library employs between 10-15 student workers each year. Student workers play a vital part in the daily operation of the library. They provide quality customer service while assisting users with checking out materials, booking study rooms, assisting with technology and printers, keeping the library stacks in order, carrying out special projects, and many other tasks that are essential to the library’s mission.

Employment at the Library
Outstanding Student Employee Award
Professional Development

Student Employment at the Library

To assist in the library’s general functions in the following areas – Circulation Department and Research Help Desk or Technical Services/Serials Department.

What hours might I work?

Hours can range from 7:45am – 11:30pm (Midnight during finals), Monday through Sunday.

Student employees are expected to work either one closing or one weekend shift per week
The library is open on holidays and when classes are canceled due to snow.

What is the hourly wage?

The library follows minimum wage guidelines for the state of Massachusetts.

How many hours can I work?

During fall and spring semesters, students can work up to 20 hours per week.

During summer, students can work up to 40 hours per week.

When do you hire student employees?

Hiring occurs mainly in August and January for the fall and spring semesters and April for summer employment

How can I apply for a job at the library?

Check the Human Resources job site for postings under Student Employment

Do I have to have work-study funds in order to work at the library?

No, you do not need to have Federal Work-Study funds. Library student worker positions are funded by the University as well as the Federal Work-Study program.

What experience do I need to work at the library?

To work at the library you must be a currently enrolled full-time student at Fitchburg State University.

Other experience we consider when hiring students employee include:

Experience with technology and understanding of MS Office and Google Suite.
Experience working in a library or customer service environment.
Must be dependable.
Ability to work within a team environment and at times without constant supervision.
Availability to work a flexible schedule with a minimum of a one day shift and either one closing or weekend shift per week.
Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, and members of the community.
Detail oriented
Ability to process newly purchased library books.
Assist with the process of weeding books/serials from the collection.

2025 Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Outstanding Student Employee Award - Mackenzie Dodge

2025 Student Employee Award Winner Mackenzie Dodge with Dean Jackie Kremer

Each year, the library recognizes a student employee who has gone above and beyond to aid our mission of supporting students and faculty in teaching and scholarship. We choose a student whose professionalism raises the bar of professionalism for all of their peers. This person treats each user with respect and ensures that they have found the help they were looking for.

The Library is honored to award the 2025 Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Outstanding Student Employee Award to Mackenzie Dodge.

Mackenzie is a senior Math major who will be graduating in the Fall of 2025. Mackenzie was hired in September of 2023 to work the front desk of the library. Since then, she has worked across all of the departments in the library including technical services where she prepares our books to go on the shelves, gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience, which has made her a valuable member of our team.

In recognition of Mackenzie’s excellent service, the book The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern was dedicated in her honor to the Library’s collection.

Learn more about the Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Outstanding Student Employee Award